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1961.14

ID Number: 1961.14
Category: Communication Artifacts
Sub-category: art
Item Name: sampler
Maker: Blackton, T.
Date: 1835
Materials: TEXTILE, UNKNOWN
Measurements: overall: 17 1/4 in x 18 1/4 in
Description: Rectangular; [homestead] geometric floral border; scrim (cotton or linen)
History: Made in Scotland and brought to Canada circa 1910-1915. Settled in Peterborough then Toronto. Samplers were used as an educational tool to teach young girls the womanly art of embroidery.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Children / Enfants subject

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